On 7 October 2011 08:46, Amon Zero <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:amon@doctrinezero.com">amon@doctrinezero.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div>There will be a re-working of the original leaflet too, currently under the scrutiny of the DZ list - I won't bore anyone here with details of the process, but will post the proposed content here before the leaflet is mocked up, just in case anyone here would care to offer any constructive criticism.<br>
</div></div></blockquote><div><br><br>Can anyone help by throwing a comment or two my way, please?<br>
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Here's my first stab at a second version of text for the leaflet. I've
made a point of leaving certain things implicit, where there seems to be
no obvious gain and possible liability in stating them explicitly. I'd
greatly appreciate any feedback/comments you may be able to offer. I'm
thinking that the leaflets would be twice the size earlier planned (i.e.
A5 rather than A6), to allow a little more text and better print
quality.<br><br>One word of warning - it seems quite clear to me that libertarians, particularly Anarcho-Capitalists, will not like this one little bit. That is understood. Perhaps best save your blood pressure and not read it! I've tried my best to be compatible with personal freedom and notions of responsible Capitalism, but of course it's a nigh-impossible balancing act to resolve what seem to be essentially opposing points of view.<br>
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We are in the early days of global economic disaster, caused by corrupt
banking practices and political bribery, being symptoms of unchecked
Capitalism which has become dysfunctional. We are opposed to Capitalist
excesses such as debt trading, and the creation of artificial scarcity.
The richest 1% of the world's population wields wildly disproportionate
power and influence, while ordinary citizens suffer under circumstances
not of their own making. <br>
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We want a fair, healthy society. The fruits of society must benefit all,
with no-one left behind. To demand this is not "left wing" or "right
wing", but the simple, natural expression of honest citizens who want
their future back. We want true freedom, democracy, and accountable
government. We are not at all opposed to trade or personal profit in
principle, but feel that trade can and should exist in a state of healthy mutual support with society, rather than the dangerous, parasitic form it exists in today.<br>
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In order to achieve these aims in the face of opposition from those who
profit from the current state of affairs, we must have clear goals and
effective, disciplined organization. Our global, virtual community - the
Zero State - is dedicated to fairness, mutual support, resource
sharing, and the eventual abolition of involuntary suffering through the
intelligent, compassionate use of technology. Our leaders are drawn
from the active membership, and are dedicated to complete accountability
and transparency in governance, including a commitment to acting as
true public servants.<br>
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For their own reasons, many people find personal significance in the
date of Friday December 21st, 2012. We have decided to use awareness of
this particular date as an ally in our efforts toward true democracy and
freedom. On that day, the Zero State will form a democratic, open,
global alternative government. The alternative government is intended as
a People's Forum, to hear different points of view, coordinate
volunteer activity, and chart a common course toward a positive future
which we can all share. The Zero State does not compete with or oppose
any other government, but will provide a trans-national platform for
people to advocate, prepare and launch programs of activity working
toward a world of shared justice and progress.<br> <br></div></div>